Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
Interim restrictions imposed — 1 year
The regulator’s term: interim order imposed
What does “interim restrictions imposed” mean?
An interim order is a precautionary restriction imposed before the regulator's investigation is complete. It is not a finding of fault — the underlying allegations have not yet been adjudicated.
Concerning Gbenga Ataga, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 23D1466E).
Decision date: 21 April 2026 · Hearing started 21 April 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee imposed an interim suspension order on mental health nurse Gbenga Ataga for a period of 12 months. The hearing took place on 21 April 2026 and he was not present and unrepresented. A panel of the Fitness to Practise Committee has still to deal with the substantive allegations against him. The interim order will be reviewed within the next six months and every six months thereafter, and may be revoked, confirmed, or replaced with an interim conditions of practice order.
Charges
The document does not set out adjudicated charges. A panel of the Fitness to Practise Committee has still to deal with the allegations made against the registrant.
Findings
The Fitness to Practise Committee panel imposed an interim suspension order for a period of 12 months. The interim suspension order will be reviewed at a review meeting within the next six months and every six months thereafter. The registrant was not present and was unrepresented. A panel of the Fitness to Practise Committee has still to deal with the substantive allegations.
Source
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